Easter opening hours 2025

HAPPY EASTER FROM ALL THE TEAM AT HHCC     Harrow Health Care Centre will be closed on the following days for the Easter Holidays:   Friday 18th April – Practice Closed   Saturday 19th April – Practice Closed   Sunday 20th April – Practice Closed   Monday 21st April – Practice Closed   Tuesday 22nd April – Practice will be […]

NHS Infected Blood Inquiry Report

The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry was published on Monday 20 May 2024 and our thoughts are with all those affected at this difficult time. At HHCC we understand that a great many people may be concerned about their own health and that of family members and friends following the intense media coverage. […]

Measles vaccine

Measles cases are rising significantly in the UK and levels of vaccine uptake are continuing to fall. Measles is a highly infectious disease which can lead to severe, life-threatening illness and long-term complications in some individuals. The disease is largely preventable with vaccination. At HHCC we offer the full course of MMR vaccination – x […]

Menopause hot flushes medication

Fezolinetant (Veoza) The long-awaited and game-changing medication for hot flushes is now available in the UK Veoza is not a hormone treatment, so it is suitable for women for whom hormone replacement therapy is not safe, or who wish to avoid hormones. Those of us who care for breast cancer survivors have been watching in […]

Extended opening hours to 7pm

We are pleased to be able to now offer our patients extended opening hours. We are now open from 8:30am to 7pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 6pm Friday, and 8:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays. Call now 020 8861 1221 or book online

Tick-Borne Encephalitis in the UK

As a healthcare provider specialising in travel health, we wanted to respond to the recent news reports regarding the detection and spread of the Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus (TBEV) in several parts of the UK and provide further information to patients.  Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE) is a virus carried by ticks and is common in many parts […]

Utrogestan nationwide shortage

January 2023 There is a countrywide shortage of utrogestan but the manufacturers tell us it is a short interruption. They say there is a new supply which has come into the country and will be with suppliers very soon. The alternative progestogen is medroxyprogesterone acetate 2.5 mg  ( ½ x 5mg tablet) OR noriday 350mcg three tablets daily

Polio Booster Vaccinations In Harrow, North London

August 2022 We are writing to address the announcement issued by The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), on 10 August 2022, regarding the detection of poliovirus type 2 (PV2), in sewage systems in London. In response to this alert, the Joint Committee on Vaccination (JCVI) have launched a vaccination campaign for children to reduce the […]

Menopause HRT drug supply issues

Dear menopause patients,   I am really sorry there are supply issues with some of  the transdermal products specifically oestrogel and  now sandrena The alternative non oral oestrogen comes in patch form, one squirt of oestogel is equivalent to a 25 mcg patch Most patches last 3-4 days, they include evorel, estradot, generic etradiol, all […]

Menopause casting call

Dear  Patients,   I have received a request from a TV company which is casting for an online series about the menopause and is looking for women to take part. It’s for a well-known lifestyle brand.   I am sharing the below flyer for any of my patients who may be interested and would like to […]